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The Federal Government has rolled out new powers that will require infrastructure managers to detail their IT environments.
New solar gets green light in QLD
Planning approval has been granted for a 300MW solar farms near Gladstone in Queensland.
Offshore oil issues aired
The offshore petroleum regulator has been accused of failing to keep workers safe.
Power prices can be driven down
The ACCC says consumers can significantly improve the affordability of electricity.
Robo-train makes long run
Rio Tinto has marked the first delivery of iron ore ‘pit-to-port’ by an autonomous train.
States bid for space base
South Australia wants the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site to house the nation's new space agency.
Bus strikes in drivers' pay fight
Bus drivers went on strike across Victoria this week as part of their fight for better pay.
Hunter Valley mine winding down
Yancoal has announced over 200 employees will be stood down or re-deployed from the Austar coal mine in NSW.
Metronet could struggle with shortage
Questions are being asked about whether WA has enough workers with the right skills to complete the Metronet project.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...
Huawei bags WA deal
Huawei has secured a $136 million telecommunications contract from the WA Government, despite security concerns.
Ore-sorting gets tech edge
CSIRO scientists have created a device that can identify and sort copper ore.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
SunWater to run Rookwood build
SunWater has been confirmed as the proponent for the $352 million Rookwood Weir project in Queensland.
ACT considers tighter requirements
The ACT Government is looking at mandatory licensing exams for builders.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.